Understanding China through its stomach and my own. I had plenty of the more commonly known foods such as sushi, sashimi, shabushabu and tempura, but I wanted to post on some food that might be less familiar to readers. Jianbing fans will go wild for okonomiyaki.

Preparation is half the fun for Feast of San Giuseppe. By Debra Samuels, Globe Correspondent March 31, 2010. On feast day, mo.

1 cup dried kidney or cranberry beans. 1 cup dried cannellini or other white beans. 1 cup dried black-eyed peas. 1 cup dried fava beans. 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch dice. 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch dice. 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch dice. 1 large bulb fresh fennel with fronds, cut into 1-inch dice. 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets. 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste. 1 teaspoon pepper, or more to taste.

A classic, any way you slice it. When it comes to pound cake, traditional flavors count. By Debra Samuels, Globe Correspondent July 14, 2010. There are few better accompaniments to fresh berries than a slice of pound cake, that perfectly balanced classic originally made with one pound butter, one pound sugar, and one pound flour. One taster always requests pound cake for her birthday and advised us how to prepare leftovers.

Eats, eats and eats . Shoots, leaves and most things in between. Monday, January 25, 2010. Is there a way, one can remove the brain from its cranium, give it a good massage, and pop it right back? Exactly, my point. 2 I never say no to a good shoe. Even though I go on .

Erin and Yuri make a Family. Photos and musings on parenthood in Brooklyn. Saturday, April 7, 2012. Friday, April 6, 2012. Here he is, on a dirty carpet, staring adoringly at his mom. Elliot is such a sweet, cuddly, joyful baby. And, as an added bonus you get a view of our filing cabinet on tax preparation day. Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Our fancy black and white photo shoot. Saturday, January 7, 2012. Sunday, December 25, 2011. Saturday, December 24, 2011.

Friday, July 23, 2010. We made our way up the hill and to look down over the port of Jaffa. This is the mosque that sounds the call to prayer. Shakshuka was recommended to us but alas, it was closed. We settled on one of the few restaurants open Puaa. By the time we were finished .

San Francisco-based food blogger bringing you his reviews on San Francisco restaurants, cooking, and recipes and places around the world. Time to go to Oahu and Maui! December 5, 2013. 8211; Stir-Fried Ong Choy Recipe with Shrimp Paste.